Kolkata Knight Riders Complete Hundred Eden Gardens Matches

Kolkata Knight Riders completes 100 IPL matches at Eden Gardens, setting new stadium records.

The Kolkata Knight Riders recently achieved a significant milestone during the IPL 2026 season. The team has now played a century of KKR Eden Gardens matches.

This accomplishment makes them only the second franchise in the tournament’s history to reach this venue-specific landmark.

During their 100th appearance at the venue, the team defeated the Gujarat Titans. The roster posted a formidable total of 247/2, supported by strong offensive performances.

Sunil Narine secured the Player of the Match award by taking two wickets for 29 runs against the visiting team.

Historical Context of KKR Eden Gardens Matches

The record for the most games played at a single stadium belongs to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with 101 matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The Kolkata Knight Riders follow closely in second place. The Mumbai Indians are currently positioned to join this group, having completed 98 matches at Wankhede Stadium.

Venue Performance and Statistics

The overall win record for KKR Eden Gardens matches demonstrates consistent home-field performance.

The team has secured 56 victories and suffered 42 defeats, with two matches ending without a result. Furthermore, they have surpassed the 200-run mark 15 times at this location.

Notable venue records include:

• Highest total score: 261/6 against the Punjab Kings in 2024.
• Lowest total score: 108/10 against the Mumbai Indians in 2018.
• Leading run-scorer: Gautam Gambhir with 1,342 runs.
• Leading wicket-taker: Sunil Narine with 77 wickets.

Key Takeaways

• The Kolkata Knight Riders have completed 100 matches at Eden Gardens.
• The team holds a record of 56 wins at this specific venue.
• Gautam Gambhir and Sunil Narine hold key individual records at the stadium.

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